How far is Black Mountain, NC from Woodfin, NC?

The driving distance from Black Mountain, NC to Woodfin, NC is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.81 mi
00h 26m
Flight
14.69 mi
23.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.69 mi
Kilometers
23.64 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.81 mi
Kilometers
30.27 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodfin
Wed, Apr 15, 11:24 AM EDT
Return by in Black Mountain
Wed, Apr 15, 11:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Black Mountain
2026-04-15T10:57
Arrive Woodfin
Wed, Apr 15, 11:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Black Mountain
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wilson
NC

The most populous city in Wilson County, North Carolina.

From Black Mountain
9.4 mi
00h 13m
To Woodfin
9.4 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Black Mountain and Woodfin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Black Mountain and Woodfin.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Montreat Road

    61 m · 10 sec · Montreat Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1763 ft · 52 sec · Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1325 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Billy Graham Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Billy Graham Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25

    787 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Merrimon Avenue

    32 m · 5 sec · Merrimon Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    77 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    1885 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1 km · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Woodfin

    1100 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    101 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Elk Mountain Road

    925 ft · 31 sec · Elk Mountain Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    665 ft · 34 sec · Washington Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Cottage Street

    41 m · 6 sec · Cottage Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cottage Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Black Mountain and Woodfin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broadway Street
13.7 mi · 73%
Billy Graham Freeway
4.56 mi · 24%
Elk Mountain Road
0.18 mi · 1%
US 25
0.15 mi · 1%
Washington Avenue
0.13 mi · 1%
Montreat Road
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Broadway Street

Merge slight left

10.3 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
14.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilson
00h 13m from Black Mountain
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Black Mountain and Sunny near Woodfin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Black Mountain to Woodfin?

The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wilson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Black Mountain and 9.4 miles from Woodfin.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Black Mountain and Sunny near Woodfin.

Stop Ideas Near Wilson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wilson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilson.

RAIL

Greenville

82 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

84 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Clemson

107 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Black Mountain and Woodfin. Straight-line distance: 14.69 mi (23.64 km).

Black Mountain

#1 Black Mountain

Town in North Carolina, USA

Population8,256
Coordinates35.6179000, -82.3212300
Altitude731
CountryUnited States
Woodfin

#2 Woodfin

City in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population6,679
Coordinates35.6334400, -82.5820700
Altitude645
CountryUnited States
Start: Black Mountain (-82.32123, 35.6179)
End: Woodfin (-82.58207, 35.63344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.51 L · about $2.61
Round trip
$5.23
1.32 gal · 5.02 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.61 $5.23
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.92 $5.85
Premium $4.78 $3.15 $6.31
Diesel $5.62 $3.71 $7.42

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Black Mountain and Woodfin. The current time is 10:57:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.